Lancia Stratos HF

Wednesday 28 November 2012
This is HPI replica of the car described here. So much better, isn't it?

Technical data:
- engine: V6
- capacity: 2400 cc
- horsepower: 190 HP
- gearbox: 5+1
- top speed: 225 km/h

Nissan Skyline GT R32

Friday 30 March 2012
The R32 Skyline debuted in May 1989. It was available as either a 2-door coupe or 4-door hardtop sedan, all other bodystyles were dropped. The R32 featured several versions of the RB-series straight-6 engines, which had improved heads (the twelve port inlet was gone) and used the ECCS (Electronically Concentrated Control System) injection system. Also available was an 1,800 cc 4 cylinder GXi model. Most models had HICAS four-wheel steering, with the rear wheels being hydraulically linked to the front steering. The 2.5 litre GTS-25 became one of the first Japanese production cars to feature a 5-speed automatic transmission. The GTS-t came in standard and Type M configurations, with the Type M having larger five-stud 16 inch wheels, four piston front callipers and twin piston rears plus other minor differences. ABS was optional (except for the GT-R and GTS-4), mechanical LSD was standard on the GTR and viscous LSD was standard on all turbo models and optional on all but the GXi. Nissan also produced 100 Australian models of the R32. There was also a 4WD version of the GTS-t Type M, called the GTS-4.

Engine: 6L
Capacity: 2400 cc
Power: 217 HP
Gearbox: 5+1
Top Speed: 230 km/h

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Club Italia

Friday 23 December 2011
Presented in June 1993, the second Evolution version of the Delta HF Integrale featured an updated version of the 2-litre 16-valve turbo engine to produce more power, as well as a three-way catalyst and Lambda probe. The addition of the catalyst did not penalise performance. Indeed, the Evoluzione II produced more power and torque than its predecessor, the Evoluzione I. That's because Lancia added a series of technical improvements which may be summed up as follows:
A Marelli integrated engine control system with an 8 MHz clock frequency which incorporates:
-timed sequential multipoint injection;
-self-adapting injection times;
-automatic idling control;
-engine protection strategies depending on the temperature of intaken air;
-mapped ignition with two double outlet coils;
-three-way catalyst and pre-catalyst with lambda probe (oxygen sensor) on the turbine outlet link;
-anti-evaporation system with air line for canister flushing optimised for the turboengine;
-new Garrett turbocharger: water-cooled with boost-drive management i.e. boost ncontrolled by feedback from the central control unit on the basis of revs/throttle angle, mapping designed for ultra-progressive response to acceleration;
-knock control by engine block sensor and new signal handling software that acted simultaneously on spark advance, fuel quantity injected and turbocharging;
The basic engine structure remained unchanged:
-twin counter-rotating balancer shafts;
-light alloy cylinder heads;
-twin overhead camshafts driven by toothed belt;
-four valves per cylinder;
The engine developed a maximum power output of 215 PS (158 kW) DIN (against 210 PS on the earlier uncatalysed version) and maximum torque of 32 kgf·m (314 N·m) (formerly 31 kgf·m or 300 N·m).

Engine: 4 cylinders
Capacity: 1995
Power: 196 HP
Gearbox: 5+1
Top Speed: 220 km/h